India, Dec. 17 -- I had the privilege of visiting my husband's unit in Jammu shortly after Operation Sindoor. The occasion was a proud one, the unit was celebrating its raising day, a milestone that speaks volumes of sacrifice, resilience, and unshaken dedication. As I boarded the flight, I carried with me a bundle of emotions: Anxiety, anticipation, and a quiet sense of unease. I was stepping into a world I had only known from a distance - the world of uniforms, silence, and unsaid goodbyes.

My husband greeted me at the station with his usual calm smile, the kind that speaks more than words. In his eyes, I saw comfort but also strength, the kind that holds firm even when the world around wavers. As we entered the unit gates, I was struc...